Leopard King Leopard King

Born in Ingotse, Kakamega County, he is the fifth child of Peter Murunga and Stella Munala. Cllr Peter Munala is a retired accountant, an astute Farmer, Businessman, Politician, and Church leader, while Rev. Stella is a retired Teacher and retired pastor and now serving on the board of management of Tumaini  Community School; a School she founded. Leopard King went to various local Primary schools but did his KCPE at Shikoti Mixed Primary School where he was the top student in Lurambi Division. He later joined Kakamega High School where he excelled in Music, Drama, School Prefecture, and academics. He went to Kenyatta University for his first degree in Biochemistry before pursuing a diploma at Amani Counselling Center and a master of Clinical Psychology at Daystar University.

He worked at Deliverance Church Kahawa Sukari as a pastoral Intern, at Faulu Kenya as a Development Finance Officer, and at Safaricom PLC as a Customer management Executive before founding the Progressive Christian Church and the Leopard King Enterprise.

He is Married to Susan and together have three Children, Andes Boswell Agumba Murunga ( Sat His KCSE in 2024 at Lukenya Boys), Aden  Andanje Munala, a Form 3 at Merishaw School, and Shirley Muhonja Ambindi in Grade 5 at Nova pioneer SChool – Athi Campus.

Besides Private Practice, Leopard King, specializes in proactively offering mental health solutions through structured mentorship for youth and teenagers as well as resources for parents, teachers, community, and church youth mentors. He has authored many books useful in different settings such as Schools, Churches, Community setups, and individual family setups. His model of enhancing mental wellness through proactive mentorship is akin to his mantra, ” Prevention is better than Cure.” 

Through proactive mentorship and strategic partnerships, Leopard King believes that empowering our society to be emotionally and mentally healthy saves time and money. A mentally healthy society is more productive and more likely to advance economically while retaining more resources within the family; Resources that would have otherwise been used for healing and managing a society at war with itself. He helps parents and guardians identify the needs of their children, and attend to those needs before they become a loophole that might cause psychological disturbance in the children’s lives both in school and at home.

He supports schools in creating tailor-made collaborative programs that integrate parents, teachers, coaches, and chaplains to mentor the students in a structured manner. The structure assesses thematic areas as expressed by teachers, parents, and the student’s challenges. These thematic areas are well researched, condensed into easy-to-deliver modules followed by systematic discussions that assist the students in navigating such issues in school and at home.

Leopard King is a Kenyan gospel artist known for blending humor and real-life narratives in his music, earning him the accolades of The King of Comic Gospel Music.  He has performed in high-profile events locally and abroad sustaining his relevance for over 20 years. He has evolved to become a reliable mentor to other budding musicians through his Record Label, “Hewa Safi Records” with Musical Tours across the country as he publicizes and offers platforms for budding musicians such as the Famous Hewa Safi Tour and the Famous Big Talent Extravaganze.

His music career began at an early age, with significant strides during college when he founded The New Creations Choir. His breakthrough came with the song “Ugali Sosa,” which humorously resonated with daily life while holding deeper messages, demonstrating his knack for connecting relatable themes with spiritual insights. His other notable Hit songs include BodaBoda, Wrong Number, Papa Wanje and Mulika Mwizi.

Despite professional success, Leopard King has faced personal challenges, including a period of depression triggered by difficulties in church leadership, family issues, and financial pressures. He has since shared how a supportive network and self-exploration helped him recover. Aside from music, he is a farmer and also ventured into real estate, driven by his belief in prudent financial management and investment; an area in which he supports young adults and families to navigate their path to attaining financial freedom.